News - Longford
Local councillor calls for a new family festival in Longford
Fine Gael Cllr Niall Gannon brought a motion forward to the latest Longford Municipal District Meeting.
Apr 4, 2026 12:41
Man in his 30s dies in hospital following single vehicle crash in Ballymahon
Any motorist who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the area at the time to make this available to Gardaí.
Apr 4, 2026 10:50
New housing development in Carrick approved despite pollution concerns
They're planned for the Longford side of the town.
Apr 3, 2026 08:17
Over 700 HAP tenancies in Shannonside region
The figures come following a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin to Minister for Housing James Browne.
Apr 2, 2026 18:13
Over 17,000 school meal recipients locally
The objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them.
Apr 2, 2026 18:12
Water main upgrades on the way for Abbeyshrule
The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water.
Apr 2, 2026 18:11
Local farmers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Many filling stations continue to charge over 1 euro and 70 cents.
Apr 2, 2026 18:10
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Local region set for status yellow wind warning
The alert will be in operation until midnight on Saturday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:40
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Renewed calls for Longford minor injuries unit
The calls come as the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar had 70 patients waiting for a bed across the month of March.
Apr 1, 2026 17:11
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16
Electric car sales double in Shannonside region
A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.
Apr 1, 2026 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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